BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW TRUSTEE – AND AWARDS OVER $1M IN GRANTS TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS

DENVER, CO (November 4, 2019) – Denver-based Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Yankovich, President and CEO of Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, as Community Trustee. This appointment follows the departure of Maruca Salazar who stepped down from the board after completion of her three-year term. Full release [pdf].

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW TRUSTEE

DENVER, CO (August 1, 2019) –Denver-based nonprofit Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa Cheong, Managing Partner at Blackhorn Ventures, as Trustee and the departure of Denise O’Leary, who recently stepped down after eight years of devoted service.Full release [pdf].

DENVER, CO (April 24, 2019) –Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is set to honor three Coloradans who have left an indelible mark on Colorado’s art and culture scene though their creative energy and transformative vision. The Foundation’s 34th Annual Awards Celebration on May 14 will salute the extraordinary contributions of Senga Nengudi, Anthony “Tony” Garcia, and Damon McLeese. Full release [pdf].

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW TRUSTEE

DENVER, CO (February 6, 2019) – Denver-based Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent A. Rice, former Executive Director of Denver Arts & Venues, as Trustee and the departure of John E. Repine, M.D. who recently stepped down after 17 years of dedicated service. Full release [pdf].

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION AWARDS $553,000 IN DENVER ARTS GRANTS

DENVER, CO (January 30, 2019) – Bonfils-Stanton Foundation recently announced more than half a million dollars in grants for the Denver arts community. The Foundation awarded $553,000 to support the artistic endeavors of a dozen local nonprofit organizations. Full release [pdf].

DENVER, CO (May 1, 2018) – Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is set to present three awards to Coloradans who have helped make Colorado’s art and culture scene vibrant, transformative, and unique. The Foundation’s 33rd Annual Awards Celebration on June 1st will applaud the extraordinary contributions of Carlos Frésquez, Arlene and Barry Hirschfeld, and Susan Jenson. Full release [pdf].

DENVER, COLORADO (October 11, 2017) – Bonfils-Stanton Foundation welcomes CBS4 Denver’s Community Affairs Director, Elaine D. Torres to the Board of Trustees. Torres was named to the board in July 2017. Full release [pdf].

THERE ARE PLENTY OF GREAT BOSSES IN COLORADO. BUT THERE ARE EVEN BETTER LEADERS, HERE’S WHYBonfils-Stanton Foundation Announces the 2018 Class of Livingston Fellows

DENVER, CO (October 4, 2017) – There are plenty of people working hard daily to run Colorado nonprofit organizations. But what makes them strong, inspiring leaders? Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s Livingston Fellowship Program helps drive promising nonprofit leaders who hold significant roles in Colorado’s nonprofit sector to new and profound heights. Full release [pdf].

BONFILS-STANTON FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NEW CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDHarold R. Logan elected as Chairman of the Board by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation

DENVER, CO (June 20, 2017) – Bonfils-Stanton Foundation today announced that Harold R. Logan, Jr. has been elected its Chairman of the Board. He replaces J. Landis Martin who stepped down from the Board in May 2017. Logan has served on the Board of Trustees at Bonfils-Stanton Foundation since 2004. Full release [pdf].

Denver, CO (May 10, 2017) –Bonfils-Stanton Foundation has taken great pride in honoring extraordinary Coloradans for 32 years. On May 19 at the Grand Hyatt Denver, Bonfils-Stanton Foundation will recognize and honor three Colorado leaders at their 32nd Annual Awards Luncheon. Between them, the honorees have elevated the art of ballet in our community, presented wonderful local, national and international artists in Denver, and have led the way in using the arts to advance medical training.

Denver, CO (May 3, 2017) – After 26 years as a professional dancer and 21 seasons at Colorado Ballet, Maria Mosina just performed her final curtain call in Denver. Now she’s being honored with Bonfils-Stanton Foundation’s highly regarded ‘Artist Award’ on May 19, 2017 at the organization’s 32nd Annual Awards Luncheon at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Denver. Full Release.

FIVE COLORADO NONPROFIT LEADERS JUST SELECTED FOR 2017 LIVINGSTON FELLOWSHIP

Denver, CO (November 14, 2016) – Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, the Mile High City’s catalyst for fueling a community of passionate, collaborative and effective nonprofit leaders, has just announced the selection of the 2017 Livingston Fellows. The Livingston Fellowship Program provides grants of $25,000 to give promising nonprofit leaders the opportunity for advanced study, research, and professional development.

Denver, CO (August 31, 2016)– Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) today announced that it joined Arts in Society, a collaborative grantmaking program established by Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Hemera Foundation in partnership with RedLine Contemporary Art Center. This program, which launched in early August 2016, is designed to build capacity for social practice projects that implement artistic excellence to engage social issues. CCI’s newly announced partnership in the program will increase annual funding to a total of $500,000 and expand the granting area to include communities across Colorado.

NEW “ARTS IN SOCIETY” PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO PROMOTE CROSS SECTOR WORK THROUGH THE ARTS

Denver, CO – Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and Hemera Foundation in partnership with RedLine Contemporary Art Center are excited to announce that beginning August 10, 2016, we will join forces to launch a new collaborative grantmaking program: Arts in Society. Hemera Foundation and Bonfils-Stanton Foundation are funding the initiative that will be administered by RedLine. This program has an expressed mission to foster cross-sector work through the arts. Through this partnership we seek to build capacity for social practice projects that implement artistic excellence to engage social issues in the seven-county Denver Metro area.

Denver, May 2, 2016 – Bonfils-Stanton Foundation believes that Colorado is a state where creativity thrives, where patrons and civic leaders see the arts as key to a healthy community, and where the arts are integrated with science, medicine and other areas of our society. On May 13 at the Grand Hyatt Denver, they will recognize and honor three Colorado leaders at their 31st Annual Awards Luncheon.

Unique investment by the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation supports advanced learning and development for promising nonprofit leaders

Denver, May 2, 2016 – Bonfils-Stanton Foundation is proud to announce the selection of the 2016 Livingston Fellows. The Livingston Fellowship Program provides grants of $25,000 to give promising nonprofit leaders the opportunity for advanced study, research, and professional development.

Colorado foundation awards over $600,000 to enrich community through the Arts

Denver, January 22, 2016 – The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation announced third quarter grants totaling $665,000. The Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on the arts and their power to animate places, inspire people, and nurture the creativity that fuels intellectual economy.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Announces First Quarter GrantsColorado foundation awards over $500,000 to enrich community through the Arts

Denver, July 15, 2015 – The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation announced the award of 9 new grants and one pledge payment totaling $562,500. The Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on the arts and their power to animate places, inspire people, and nurture the creativity that fuels intellectual economy.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Announces New BOARD Trustees AND Fourth Quarter GrantsProminent Colorado foundation awards nearly $700,000 in local grants to enrich the community through the arts

DENVER, May 20, 2015 – At its fourth quarter meeting, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Board of Trustees elected two new members to its Board – Deborah Jordy and Chip Walton. Additional work of the Board included the creation of a new Community Trustee category intended to broaden its reach in the community and the awarding 19 grants totaling $692,520 to prestigious organizations including The Denver Film Society, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, The Children’s museum and Opera Colorado.

DENVER – May 8, 2015 – The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation celebrated the 30th anniversary of its Annual Award Program by announcing the 2015 recipients of the prestigious Bonfils-Stanton Awards. The awards recognize Coloradans advancing excellence in Arts and Humanities, Community Service and Science and Medicine. The Foundation also unveiled its 11th class of the esteemed Livingston Fellowship Program, which helps move nonprofit leaders from success to significance by providing advanced learning and professional development opportunities, including a $25,000 grant.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Announces Third Quarter GrantsEnriching community through the Arts

Denver, January 20, 2015 – The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation announced 12 grants totaling $607,500. The Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on the arts and their power to animate places, inspire people, and nurture the creativity that fuels intellectual economy.

Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Announces Second Quarter GrantsEnriching community through the Arts

Denver, November 10, 2014 – The Bonfils-Stanton Foundation announced nine grants totaling $405,000. The Foundation’s grantmaking focuses on the arts and their power to animate places, inspire people, and nurture the creativity that fuels intellectual economy.